I am so hungry. What do I do? Go on liquids to lose weight because I want to eat everything.

When did u gave surgery?

When did u gave surgery?

Feb 8th

If you're hungry going on liquids would be totally counter productive because you'll just get hungrier.

Increase your Protein, it finds the hunger.

If you're hungry going on liquids would be totally counter productive because you'll just get hungrier.

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Ok I will try that. Thank you

Protein, veggies and fruit

if hungry (and not just bored/or think you are hungry) eat

just eat good healthy Protein filled foods.....and drink drink drink

the band wont make you not hungry.....

My girls are right, protein,protein,protein.

Still hungry, Diet hot chocolate always works for me. Water,water,water.

Find a nice thick Protein shake that you like.

I use the chocolate body fortress whey powder from Walmart. 8oz of unsweetened almond breeze milk, 1 scoop of the whey powder with a little bit of ice and blend into a nice thick smoothy. It will give you 27grams of protein. Healthy and filling.

I always feel hungry! I'm just glad that I no longer feel like I'm starving! However, I have never been able to tolerate fills. I'm working with my surgeon with that right now. I agree with everyone else, protien is the key. Stay away from the foods that don't keep you satisfied for very long! I love my sugar free Popsicles and sugar free pudding between meals when I get hungry. It makes me feel like I'm cheating without really cheating!

Eat! Just as the others have said. Possibly consider whether you are at correct restriction, or need to see your surgeon for an adjustment.

It's now 4pm where I am, I had some coffee this morning about 9am, went on a nice bike ride in the cold!! , and just now have the urge to have my first meal of the day. For me, the band does this, now that I have gotten to that restriction level.

I NEVER HAVE HEARTBURN/REFLUX, EVER. I don't get stuck, as long as I eat correctly. I just don't feel hungry all the time, like I did even two months ago.

It took me a loooooooong time to get to this point, but I'm in the green zone, no doubt. And loving it! Best of luck to you, and NEVER, EVER give up on you! YOU can do this.

Bandster Hell is ......well hell! Really focus on getting protein in. This helps me alot! I know it seems intolerable....but give it some time. Try and thwart your attention to something else. Sometimes if I am obsessing about food...things feel bleak. Try and keep busy. But eat your protein!

Thanks everyone. Yes this is banster hell. Pretty much skinless chicken and protein shakes for me

Thanks everyone. Yes this is banster hell. Pretty much skinless chicken and Protein shakes for me

I just noticed you are 6wks post op. I would try eating more solid protein, instead of Protein Shakes. Solid protein will stay with you longer.

chicken,tuna,eggs,lean meats etc...

I was banded on February 6 and I too am finding myself getting hungrier as the days go on. I know that I don't have the correct restriction yet, though. I have been increasing my calories recently closer to 1000 (I was only eat between 500-700 calories on average per day) and it has helped. Also, I tried increasing my Water and that helped also.

I agree with all of the above posts as well. Solid Proteins vs. Protein shakes. (I switched from 2/3 meals being shakes to all solid meals for that reason), upping protein, increasing water, etc. These are all great ideas! Also, make sure you're not head hungry and it's out of habit that you 'feel hungry'. I have mixed these feelings up with physical hunger a lot recently.

You'll get through this!! It's a huge learning process! If you don't already, check out My Fitness Pal. It helps you get a better idea of what you're eating and specifically fat, carbs, protein, etc. and I find it SO useful.. honestly, without it, I'd be lost.

Best of luck!!